After School Growing Club
Join our term time growing sessions for primary school aged children and their families every Monday after school! Do you often find yourself looking for something to do as a family when your children finish school for the day? We are running an after-school family session every Monday afternoon at the Growing Project during term […]
Remembrance Day Old Cemetery Clean Up
Join the team of Barnes Common at our yearly cleanup of Barnes Old Cemetery! We will host our annual clean of The Old Cemetery at 10am on Remembrance Sunday, November 9th. Join our team of volunteers for the clean up and a minute of reflection at 11am, followed by a coffee break and a chance […]
After School Growing Club
Join our term time growing sessions for primary school aged children and their families every Monday after school! Do you often find yourself looking for something to do as a family when your children finish school for the day? We are running an after-school family session every Monday afternoon at the Growing Project during term […]
Family Yaffles Nature Club
Our monthly nature club involves getting out and about exploring the wonderful outdoors at Barnes Common – all are welcome! Our Yaffles Nature Club happens on the 3rd Saturday of the month from October to May. The Club is for family groups of adults and young people aged 3-9 years, to develop their confidence and […]
Autumn Tree Walk – UnCommon Colours
Join us as we step off the Common, and explore the streets of Barnes and the amazing colours of some of the exotic members of our Treescape. On one of our regular seasonal tree walks, explore the spaces and species that make Barnes Common what is it today! We will observe and chat about plants, […]
Nature Art Workshop
Join us on Barnes Common for an engaging and interactive morning connecting with nature! Suitable for all ages. At Barnes Common we provide wild Lifelong Learning experiences for all ages. This nature art workshop will introduce some basic principles of working with natural materials to create ephemeral artworks. The activity will be led by Paddy, […]
Family Friendly Growing Session
Join our free family friendly holiday growing session! Looking for a fun and free activity for the holidays? Come along to our family-friendly growing session. There will be a chance for your children to get their hands dirty with lots of different gardening activities. All tools and equipment are provided – just wear suitable clothing […]
Morning Walk – Wonderful Weeds
Join us on a short stroll led by botanist Roy Vickery, introducing the uses and folklore of wild plants. All ages welcome. Join us on the Wonderful Weeds walk, a stroll introducing the uses and folklore of wild plants. Our walk will be led by Roy Vickery, who worked at the Natural History Museum for […]
Willow Swallow Weaving
Join Wood Wool Willow’s Ellie Morgan at a fun workshop at our Autumn Fayre and try your hand at weaving bird shaped willow decorations. We are delighted to welcome back our long time friend and collaborator, spoon carver and basket maker Ellie Morgan to this year’s Autumn Fayre. Ellie will be selling her handmade baskets […]
Afternoon Walk – Healing Hedgerows
Join us on a short stroll led by botanist Roy Vickery, talking about medicinal and other uses of hedgerow plants. Suitable for adults 16+. Join us on the Healing Hedgerows walk, a stroll introducing the medicinal and other uses of hedgerow plants. Our walk will be led by Roy Vickery, who worked at the Natural […]